MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
32,036 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
oil leak
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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WAL 715Y is a 1982 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1982 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 56,068 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Ford Escort fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 465,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WAL 715Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Ford Escort typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 44 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was WAL 715Y registered?
WAL 715Y is a 1982 Ford Escort, first registered on 16 September 1982.
Is WAL 715Y safe to buy?
The MOT history for WAL 715Y shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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